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Crooked teeth and a misaligned bite cause cosmetic concerns, but there are many more serious reasons to correct orthodontic problems.

Dental problems that damage teeth and gums often develop in patients with misaligned teeth. Correcting your bite before serious problems develop can help you keep teeth and gums healthy for life.

Crooked Teeth are Prone to Gum Disease

When your teeth are misaligned, rotated or overlapping, it can be difficult to keep the spaces between them clean. Flossing between teeth is often difficult or not possible. In cases like this, plaque and bacteria can take hold in the tight spaces between teeth. Over time, hardened plaque around the gumline can lead to gum disease.

Gum disease (periodontal disease) damages the gum and bone tissue surrounding the roots of your teeth, and can lead to tooth loss. As bacteria take hold in the gums, it causes the tissue to become inflammed, swollen and causes the gums to fall away from the tooth roots. Left untreated, the infection eventually causes destruction of the bone tissue. As the bone and gum tissue recede, teeth can become loose and eventually lost.

Crooked Teeth Are Prone to Decay

Tooth decay is common in crooked or overlapping teeth. For the same reasons that misaligned teeth develop gum disease, they are also more prone to tooth decay.

Misaligned Teeth Wear Unevenly

Uneven wear of tooth surfaces is another common effect of misaligned teeth. When your bite out of balance, it can cause uneven pressure and wear down the enamel on tooth surfaces. Over time, teeth can become damaged. It is not uncommon for people with a misaligned bite to experience frequent headaches and excess strain on facial muscles that causes “myofacial pain”.

Invisalign Helps Straighten Teeth and Prevent Dental Problems

One simple way to correct orthodontic misalignment is Invisalign treatment. Invisalign Clear Aligners are custom made to straighten teeth without braces. Properly aligned teeth are healthier and stronger. When teeth are straight, it is easier to keep them clean and prevent gum disease, tooth decay and uneven wear.

Advantages of Invisalign include

No brackets or wires on teeth

No dietary restrictions, simply remove the aligners for meals

Easier and more effective dental hygiene

Fast results- most patients achieve their desired result within 6-12 months.

Aligners are nearly invisible while worn

Ask Your Dentist If Invisalign Is Right For You

Take control of your dental health and wellness and ask your dentist if Invisalign is the right treatment option for you. Schedule a consultation to learn more about how straightening your teeth now can help prevent serious dental problems later.